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Meaning of leyfa | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
ˈleiːva

Definitions

  1. to allow, to permit, to give permission for
    weak
  2. to allow, to permit, to give (someone) permission for
    weak

Equivalents

English allow

Examples

“Timothy 2:11-12 (English, Icelandic)”

A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent.

“Ég leyfði honum að leika sér með boltann.”

I gave him permission to play with his ball.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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